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Hagar

American  
[hey-gahr, -ger] / ˈheɪ gɑr, -gər /
Douay Bible, Agar

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the mother of Ishmael.


Hagar British  
/ -ɡə, ˈheɪɡɑː /

noun

  1. Old Testament an Egyptian maid of Sarah, who bore Ishmael to Abraham, Sarah's husband

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The actor expressed her satisfaction that the story of Sarah and Hagar is given a positive portrayal since that’s not always been the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Sammy Hagar, the lead vocalist of Van Halen who also played at the farewell concert for Osbourne, wrote on Instagram.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

"Black Sabbath really kind of started all this, the metal era," former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar told BBC News backstage.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

After leaving Montrose in 1975, Hagar launched a solo career that eventually yielded this staple of MTV’s early years, in which the longtime car enthusiast rails against a nationally mandated speed limit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

“I’m surprised at you,” Lilly chuckled when Hagar left.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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